Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera has officially submitted his candidacy for a third term in the December elections amid ongoing security concerns.

Qimam says the Islamic Movement drives SAF decisions, sparked the 2023 war, and shelters extremist militias

Health ministry reports a fatal case of Rift Valley Fever and isolates those exposed while urging citizens to follow safety measures.

Gabon held local and legislative elections following the 2023 coup that ended the Bongo dynasty, with President Oligui Nguema seeking a strong parliamentary majority.

Libya’s Tripoli-based UN-recognised government reached a preliminary accord with the Radaa Force, mediated by Turkey, to ease tensions and share airport security.

Malawi’s Chakwera and Mutharika rallied supporters ahead of next week’s elections as the nation grapples with severe economic hardships.

Five Mauritanians went missing after two fishing boats collided off Mauritania’s coast, while Spanish rescuers saved 21 others including three Spaniards.

HRW: ISSP killed 127+ civilians in Niger’s Tillaberi since March; urges investigations and better protection

Madagascar received three ancestral skulls, including King Toera’s, returned from France 128 years after colonial looting.

Guinea’s media regulator has allowed coverage of banned parties ahead of the September 21 referendum despite earlier restrictions and ongoing political tension.

At least 15 villagers, mainly women and children, drowned in Zamfara, Nigeria, after fleeing gang raids and boarding an overloaded boat.

Fans dressed as heroes and villains gathered in Johannesburg as Comic-Con Africa celebrated comics, anime, gaming and cosplay with celebrities.

African reporters questioned FIFA president Infantino about visas, security, and fair treatment for fans at the 2026 World Cup in North America.

IOM rescues sixteen Mozambicans trafficked to Laos and forced into labour, helping them return home after harsh exploitation in remote areas.

Niger detains six Sudanese refugees after a protest over camp conditions and UNHCR handling; families urge urgent intervention

Analysts say Wagner and other contractors undermine command, stoke violence, and strain Russia–Sahel security ties

Remax agent and Trump’s ambassador to Turkey Barrack apologizes for calling Beirut reporters “animalistic”

Egypt is jailing teen TikTokkers under vague “family values” and finance laws, rights groups warn

President Hassan opened campaigning in Tanzania as opposition figures were sidelined and rights groups voiced concern over democratic freedoms.

Seven migrants arrived in Rwanda from the United States with some planning to build lives and others returning home.

The training will continue until September 10, including naval, ground, air, and special forces.

Cyan Boujee deletes job videos and apologises as South Africa warns of trafficking and opens a probe

Six Ivorian government workers were kidnapped by Burkinabe volunteer forces near the porous border amid longstanding tensions between the two nations.

Algeria summoned France’s chargé d’affaires to protest visa-related statements and accused France of breaching diplomatic protocol.